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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
2
A/C
5
$26.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay International Airport, Rooikop, Namibia
Process outside the arrivals hall, please look out for First Car Rental representative.
Drop-off information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay International Airport, Rooikop, Namibia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
$35.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay Airport
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay Airport
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Free additional driver
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Isuzu D-max
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$75.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay International Airport, Rooikop, Namibia
Process outside the arrivals hall, please look out for First Car Rental representative.
Drop-off information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay International Airport, Rooikop, Namibia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Economy SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$48.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay Airport
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay Airport
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
$28.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Rooikop Airport
Drop-off information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Rooikop Airport
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
$29.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Rookikop Airport
Drop-off information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Rookikop Airport
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Standard SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$65.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay Airport
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay Airport
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Hyundai Staria
or similar Full-size Monospace
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
8
4
A/C
4
$90.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay Airport
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay Airport
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:59 on 14/04/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 11 locations near Walvis Bay Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Walvis Bay Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Walvis Bay Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers at Walvis Bay Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Currency
NAD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+264
Average car rental price
$74 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
or
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–120 km/h
or
50–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.8 / 10
Airport travel guide
Walvis Bay Airport is also known as Walvis Bay International Airport Rooikop.
Top international routes
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Windhoek
- Saint Helena
Main airlines
Air Namibia, Westair Aviation, Airlink, South African Express, and Mango
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international traffic.
Location
Walvis Bay Airport is about 15 km (9 mi) east of the town of Walvis Bay. C14/M36, D1986, and Gertrude Rikumba Kadanga Hilukilwa Road are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from $37 per day
- Medium cars - from $50 per day
- SUVs - from $68 per day
- Large cars - from $104 per day
Car rental desks
Some are inside the airport terminal while other rental companies offer free shuttle to their nearby facilities. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is really small, you’ll find a few shops, including a Namibian gift shop, a restaurant, a baby changing room, a public telephone, a fire safety station, and a post box. Some of the airport’s facilities are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. Special assistance can also be requested, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.
Nearest gas station
Total Suidwes Diensstasie gas station is on Rikumbi Kandanga Road, near the intersection with Nangolo Mbumba Drive. It can be reached in about 15 minutes and is open 24/7. There are other gas stations in and around Walvis Bay.
Popular one-way rentals
- Swakopmund (47 km / 29 miles)
- Windhoek (398 km / 247 miles)
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Airport info
Name
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
IATA
WVB
ICAO
FYWB
Distance from city
9.3 miles / 15 km
Overall rating
5.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
7.2
Check-in and departures
6.0
Terminal facilities
5.6
Wi-Fi
4.3
Restaurants and car rental services
4.2
Lounge
4.2
Top 11 locations near Walvis Bay Airport
- Walvis Bay (Downtown)from $30.34 per day16.2 km / 10.07 miles away
- Swakopmund (Downtown)from $30.34 per day35.6 km / 22.12 miles away
- Windhoek Eros Airportfrom $50.24 per day252.9 km / 157.14 miles away
- Windhoek (Downtown)from $39.41 per day253.7 km / 157.64 miles away
- Windhoek Airportfrom $37.80 per day294.9 km / 183.24 miles away
- Luderitz (Downtown)411 km / 255.38 miles away
- Luderitz Airportfrom $30.34 per day417 km / 259.11 miles away
- Tsumeb (Downtown)522.6 km / 324.73 miles away
- Ondangwa Airportfrom $39.55 per day583.4 km / 362.51 miles away
- Oranjemund (Downtown)645 km / 400.78 miles away
- Katima Mulilo (Downtown)1,174.3 km / 729.68 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Europcar
Walvis Bay Airport
B
Hertz
Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay
C
Avis
Rookikop Airport
D
Budget
Rooikop Airport
E
First Car Rental
Walvis Bay International Airport, Rooikop, Namibia
When to book at Walvis Bay Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Walvis Bay Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Walvis Bay Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $40 | A good deal $71 | Cheapest supplier First Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Walvis Bay Airport
$102
$51
$0
$52
in January
Jan
$81
in February
Feb
$43
in March
Mar
$54
in April
Apr
$75
in May
May
$58
in June
Jun
$64
in July
Jul
$93
in August
Aug
$52
in September
Sep
$34
in October
Oct
$62
in November
Nov
$39
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport is October — when rental costs average $33.61 per day. This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $92.64 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Walvis Bay Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Walvis Bay Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
3.3
1.7
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
3 times in March
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
1.6 times in August
Aug
0.8 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
1.4 times in November
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Walvis Bay Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 14 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Walvis Bay Airport
15
8
0
7 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
14 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
9 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Avis, First Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $37 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Europcar | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | Toyota Hilux | 2 | 4 | Large car |
| Europcar | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Europcar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Hyundai Staria | 4 | 4 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Walvis Bay Airport
9.0
Average rating
Based on 3 reviews
Best month to visit
April
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Starlet
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Dec 29, 2025
Andries D.
Volkswagen Polo
Traveled all over around Swakopmund that was significant to see the growth in the port city :-)
Apr 3, 2020
Marius W.
Toyota Starlet
Very nice experience, especially for the 1st timers.
Apr 30, 2019
Stiaan D.
Toyota Corolla
Friendly, prompt service and a great experience
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$74
Lowest daily price
$37
Total cars available
18
Top 7 suppliers at Walvis Bay Airport in 2026
Europcar
8.7
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.2
$50–$126
per day
Walvis Bay Airport
+264464202317
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
8.6
Excellent
16 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.5
$50–$126
per day
Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay
+26464200853
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
12:00-15:00
Sun
12:00-17:00
Avis
8.2
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.3
$41–$44
per day
Rookikop Airport
+26464209487
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$41–$44
per day
Walvis Bay Airport
+264464202317
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Budget
8.2
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$40–$42
per day
Rooikop Airport
26464207527
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
First Car Rental
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$37–$106
per day
Walvis Bay International Airport, Rooikop, Namibia
+264833313440
Show working hours
Mon
05:00-22:00
Tue
05:00-22:00
Wed
05:00-22:00
Thu
05:00-22:00
Fri
05:00-22:00
Sat
05:00-22:00
Sun
05:00-22:00
FOX
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.9
$37–$106
per day
Walvis Bay Airport
+264464202317
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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